21 November 2022 - 0 Comments

This week Boh Runga Design celebrates 15 years ‘Rocksteady’ as the home of precious, meaningful gifts with a monumental jewellery range and a new song release with P-Money.

Looking back at the past 15 years, Boh Runga Design - run by Runga and business partner Toyah Attwell - proves that Rocksteady doesn’t mean mundane, or idle – far from it. It’s an opportunity for bravery.

Rocksteady Collection

“Rocksteady is a collection that celebrates 15 years of Boh Runga jewellery by honouring five designs that have spoken to New Zealanders at home and abroad, securing a special place in their hearts,” says Boh.

The Rocksteady Collection is out now, and presents new forms of the much loved Feather Kiss, Miromiro feather, Fan Tail, Droplet and Perfect Circle. Each design is rocked with a sprinkle of stones to mark the occasion.

“Rocksteady is our commitment to creating jewellery that helps you say how much you care with more than words.”

The Rocksteady Collection is available now onwww.bohrunga.com and through all Boh Runga jewellery stockists

Rocking Aretha

While building her business for the past 15 years, Boh never stopped singing or playing guitar. Now she’s returned to the recording studio, with her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s, Rock Steady co-produced with P-Money (Akon, Scribe, David Dallas).

As well as being one of Boh’s favourite songs of all time, Rock Steady is a celebration of fifteen years: Rocksteady.

“I’ve had the opportunity in the past to sing Rock Steady live, the most recent with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at their Aretha show in July of last year. It was such fun! It reminded me how much I truly love the song. I danced so hard, I broke a heel, but thankfully it didn’t give out completely ’til I got off the stage and back to the dressing room…

“No-one can top Aretha; all that energy in the instrumentation and that grit and growl in her voice in Rock Steady is amazing. The version I’ve done with Peter is a wee twist on all that is familiar, the melodies are there, sure, but our take on it is a wee side step, a slinky, pared back tribute.”

Rock Steady is available now on all streaming platforms.

15 Years: From Rock to Rocksteady

Boh Runga Design has come to be loved in Aotearoa as the home of precious, meaningful gifts - for big occasions or everyday moments. Boh’s designs have adorned the likes of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, and Lisa Carrington, as she won Gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. After a decade-and-a-half, she has officially made the crossover from recording artist to designer, lifestyle brand owner and successful business woman.

Today, Boh Runga Design is Rocksteady as ever, and maintains the authenticity of its origins in bravery and storytelling while venturing into new design territories. Boh says she and Toyah credit two key elements for their success: Laughter and relationships.

“We’ve always had really great people involved, and that extends beyond the immediate people who work in our business. We’ve had really great support from our key suppliers and collaborators.”

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